October 13, 2022

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October Pharmacist Month is HERE! The American Pharmacist Association (APhA) has some fun events planned for this month! Click HERE to see the full schedule for the events. Please keep an eye out for updates weekly! 10/13

APhA White Coat Challenge: Want to be featured on the APhA Instagram page for a chance to win a HYDRO FLASK? Now is the time to flex that White Coat! Send in a picture of yourself in your white coat and tell us what it means to you. Fill out the google form by October 15th. Click HERE for the google form. The picture with the most likes will win the prize! The challenge is set to begin on October 9th and the winner will be announced on October 21st. Any questions? Please do not hesitate to contact Aesha Shah at aesha.shah@sju.edu.10/13

APhA APPE Round Table: (*Attention P3s*) Confused about APPEs? Need some insider help? Come join APhA on October 17th at STC 145 from 5pm-6pm for a round table event with current P4s on APPEs, to gain insight about planning your rotations, lottery system and much more. Open to all pharmacy students, please RSVP by submitting the google form by October 16th. Click HERE for the google form. Any questions? Please do not hesitate to contact Aesha Shah at aesha.shah@sju.edu. 10/13

APhA & PPA Center City Rally: Mark your calendars for Saturday October 22nd from 10am-12pm, APhA and PPA will be hosting a rally at Center City, Dilworth Park. Please come in your white coats if you have them. *P1s: this event can count towards IPPE requirements.* Please fill out the google form by October 17th, if you are planning on coming. *Optional: if you would like to make posters and signs for the rally please come to IPEX 230 from 1pm-3pm on Thursday, October 20th.* Click HERE for the google form. Any questions? Please do not hesitate to contact Aesha Shah at aesha.shah@sju.edu or Jubin Saji at jubin.saji@sju.edu. 10/13

United States Army Career Division! Did you know that you could serve in the Army Reserve, while attending college full time? The Army Reserves provides valuable skills and experience that will separate you in your civilian career and educational assistance, for only one weekend a month and two weeks a year. In addition to your Reserve Pay, you can get up to $25,000 in the Selective Reserve GI Bill, $4,000 per year in Tuition Assistance, up to $50,000 in Student Loan Reimbursement, college credits for your Army training, and credentialing opportunities. With more than 150 career specialties to choose from--including Cyber Security, Military Intelligence, Law Enforcement, Medical, Administration, and more--the Army is sure to have what you're looking for to gain experience in the field you're interested in. You can check out goarmy.com for details, or fill out your contact information through the link below, so we can contact you. Posted by Dr. Greene. 10/13

hAPPE Hour 2022! APhA-ASP is proud to continue our tradition of hosting hAPPE hour in conjunction with Rho Chi, PLS, DIA and IPhO! This is an event where you can get the time to ask questions about APPEs of interest, connect with preceptors for future endeavors, and just build your network overall. This year, we have a variety of preceptors representing ambulatory care, pharmacy law, community pharmacy, medical information, patient safety, retail, and many more! In addition, food and refreshments will be served at the event as well! The event will be taking place on Tuesday, October 25 from 6:30-8:30 pm on the third floor of IPEX. Click HERE to view our flyer. This event is open to all students, regardless of your year! For current P3’s, this event is highly encouraged as it can help guide you towards where you want to do your APPE rotations! If you are interested in attending, you MUST RSVP by Friday, October 21! Click HERE to RSVP now. If you have any questions, please contact Vaidehi Patel (vp20643650@sju.edu). 10/13

Warm and Comfy Patagonia Alert!! PCP Student Council is excited to sell personalized Patagonias! Just in time for the chilly season, the sale is open to all faculty, students, and alumni who are interested! Please click HERE to view the flyer and HERE to fill out the interest form by Friday, October 21. The form has information regarding styles, designs, and pricing! More information will be sent on how to order your Patagonia soon! If you have any questions, please contact Vaidehi Patel (vp20643650@sju.edu). 10/13

Johns Hopkins Summer Internship Application NOW OPEN! Applications are due November 14th. Applicants need to submit a Letter of Intent and CV + 2 Letters of Recommendation submitted to dneal12@jhmi.edu. Contact Jubin Saji (jubin.saji@sju.edu) for any questions. Click HERE to learn more about the internship. Click HERE for the application. 10/13

Learn about careers in The US Public Health Service (USPHS)! Pizza and salad too! The USPHS Commissioned Corps offers rewarding careers for public health professionals and service-driven individuals who are passionate about promoting and protecting our nation’s health. On Monday, October 24th at 5:30 PM, Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Domenic D’Alessandro (PCP '2012) will present opportunities for pharmacists in the PHS. LCDR D'Alessandro learned about the USPHS during his last year of PCP and is excited to spread the message about “this best kept secret.” PHS pharmacist officers can work at a number of different federal agencies, that will be discussed during LCDR D’Alessandro’s presentation. He will also explain the benefits of serving in the USPHS, his deployment experiences, his professional experience in both Agencies, and how to apply to the USPHS. An RSVP is required and if you RSVP "yes", you are expected to attend. Room information will be provided to registrants. RSVP HERE. by Thursday October 20th at 5 PM. Space may be limited. See attached flyer for info on USPHS. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/13

PharmD Career Toolkit now available on Canvas! Have you seen the content in the PharmD Career Toolkit, a collaboration between PCP and the Career Center? All current Pharmacy students have been invited to the use the resources, but maybe you missed it in your inbox. Look for an email from Saint Joseph’s University <notifications@instructure.com> with the subject: Course Invitation. The email states “You’ve been invited to participate in the course Pharmacy Career Toolkit." Click the “Get Started” button and then “Accept” when directed to the course in Canvas. Once you accept, you’ll have 24/7 access to resources to help you with your career and professional development. It’s that easy – check it out today! Posted by Dean Waite. 10/13

P3 or P4 in 2023-24: Scholarship Opportunity! The Pharmacists Mutual Community Pharmacy Scholarship program supports a core belief of Pharmacists Mutual that independent community pharmacies and pharmacy services in underserved communities are critically important to the nation's healthcare system and to the pharmacy profession. To be eligible, current students must be a P3 or a P4 in the 2023-2024 (next) academic year and plan to practice in an independent or small chain community pharmacy, or an underserved geographic or cultural community, preferably in an independent or small chain community pharmacy. Interested students must submit an electronic application, college transcript, letter of recommendation from a faculty member or advisor, and an essay describing their interest in practicing in an independent or small chain community setting, or in an underserved community. Their essay should describe steps they have taken to prepare themselves for their chosen practice setting and their practice goals after graduation. To apply, students should complete the scholarship application and submit the required documents via phmic.com/scholarship. The application deadline is December 1, 2022. Check it out HERE. Good luck! 10/13

Continuing Announcements

SSHP-DVSHP Regional Residency and Fellowship Showcase - Tuesday October 25th, 2022 and Wednesday, October 26th, 2022! The Delaware Valley Society of Health-System Pharmacists (DVSHP) will be co-hosting the annual Regional Pharmacy Residency and Fellowship Showcase on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 from 5pm-7pm and Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 from 5pm-7pm. This event is being held virtually. To see the list of residency programs that are participating, their times they are available to speak to, and the links to be able to speak to them, please visit HERE! For more information, click HERE. 10/6

Rho Chi Presents: The Monthly Study Challenge! Want to see who could log down the most focused study hours for the month of October? Participate in the Monthly Study Challenge activity. Winners will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card. You could log down your study hours by downloading the Forest App (For Apple users) OR the Flora App (For Android users). Open your app every time you study to build as many trees as you can for the month of October. At the end of the month, screenshot the page and upload the screenshot of that page to the Google Forms with your name and email. Upload HERE! View the flyer HERE. 10/6

October Pharmacist Month is HERE! The American Pharmacist Association (APhA) has some fun events planned for this month! Click HERE to see the full schedule for the events. Please keep an eye out for updates weekly! APhA White Coat Challenge: Want to be featured on the APhA Instagram page for a chance to win a HYDRO FLASK? Now is the time to flex that White Coat! Send in a picture of yourself in your white coat and tell us what it means to you. Fill out the google form by October 15th. Click HERE for the google form. The picture with the most likes will win the prize! The challenge is set to begin on October 9th and the winner will be announced on October 21st. Any questions? Please do not hesitate to contact Aesha Shah at aesha.shah@sju.edu. 10/6

SSHP: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Virtual Open House *October 13 5pm-7pm* Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is excited to invite you to attend our Pharmacy Residency Virtual Open House on Thursday October 13th from 5-7pm EST via Zoom. Their PGY1 and PGY2 (ID & Critical Care) programs will be in attendance, so please join and speak with preceptors, current residents, and the program director! This is highly encouraged for P4 students who are thinking about a residency! Flyer is attached and link to register is https://redcap.med.upenn.edu/surveys/?s=HJ4M9E89MWRMYLX3 . Questions? Please reach out to Jubin Saji at jubin.saji@sju.edu! Check out the flyer HERE! 10/6

Rite Aid Welcome Back Picnic! Join APhA-ASP on October 27, 1-2 pm on IPEX 3rd floor for our annual Rite-Aid Welcome Back Picnic! The Rite Aid Executives will be around till 3pm to talk to any interested students. There will be plenty of free food, a ribbon cutting, raffle prizes, and networking opportunities. Click HERE for the flyer. Please contact Apoorva Jagadeesh (aj20642148@sju.edu) for any questions. View the flyer HERE! 10/6

CVS Health Fall 2023 Pharmacy Grad Virtual Career Fair events! Please see the attached about CVS Career Events! Posted by Dr. Greene. 10/6

October Pharmacist Month is HERE! The American Pharmacist Association (APhA) has some fun events planned for this month! Click HERE to see the full schedule for the events. Please keep an eye out for updates weekly! 

National Patient Counseling Competition (NPCC)! Interested in further developing your pharmacy career? Think you have what it takes to counsel patients on a prescription? Want to compete for a free trip to APhA’s annual conference in 2023 to represent PCP? APhA-ASP will be holding its annual National Patient Counseling Competition through Zoom! Pharmacy students (P1-P4) can register to compete in the first round on either October 18 @ 6pm or October 20 @ 6pm to showcase their communication skills and compete for a spot in the final round in November. Click HERE to sign up! Click HERE to view the flyer! Please contact Shikha Patel (sp20832653@sju.edu) with any questions or for more information. 10/4

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The mission of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy is to educate and develop students to become leaders and innovators in patient care, research and business who are differentiated by their professional and ethical values.

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